Bellarmine High School - Cage Yearbook (Tacoma, WA)

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December, 1944 T H E L I Q N If YJ PAGE THREE O l - T--Q g -M-.- i V1 Prominent Bell ix f , Football Letters Athlete Dies P I 6 ,, Awarded at Rally Pvt. Raymond B. Hammer- ' On December 7, before the entire h 'th, 'd 1 k f -- . student body, letters were award- zelglminewgfgi 553:11 ocilrxgiz . , BY EDWARD GRAISY ed to the Varsity, Sophomore and class of 1942, died of wounds re- ceived Nov. 6 in the Battle of the Philippines. PVT. RAYHAMMERSCHMITH Ray was one of Bellarmine's out- standing students. He also was the 10th Bellarmine student to have given his life in this world- wide conflict. He was salutatorlan of his class. He played varsity football during his second, third, and fourth years -and was captain in his final year. Ray was a member of the Knights' Club, an honorary so- ciety: also he was a four year let- terman on the baseball club and won a letter in basketball. He re- ceived the Loyalty Award as the outstanding' senior of his year. Basketball Schedule Dec. 19-Sumner there Dec. 22-Seattle Prep here Dec. 27-Yelm there Jan. 2-Gig Harbor there Jan. 5-Stadium here Jan. 9-Federal Way there Jan. 13-Eatonville here Jan. 16-Lincoln there Jan. 19-Fife here Jan. 23-Stadium there Jan. 26-O'Dea there Jan. 30-Seattle Prep there Feb. 2-Lincoln here Feb. 10-Lincoln there Feb. 13-Stadium here Feb. 20-Yelm here Feb. 27-Stadium there Mar. 2-Lincoln here Mar. 6-O'Dea here Mar 9-St. Martin's here Mar 14-State High School Basketball Tournament Those who have viewed the Bell Basketeers in their 'last few games, have noticed a marked improvement. At present the team cannot be classed as outstanding, but time is the best test. ' Only boys who are willing to learn and take advice cheerfully are enrolled on the roster. The fundamentals of pivoting, dribbling, ball-handling, and shoot- ing have been carefully stressed by Coach Healy. He has also pointed out the importance of team unity. The team's laudible playing in the Hoo-Go-Round was only a sample of what to expect in January and February. ft v.- W Congratulations to those who have won their coveted B in football. Those boys who were not lucky enough to receive such an honor should be praised for their never-die spirit. Nothing could be accomplished without these loyal students. It is these boys, who turn out unfailingly night after night, who are left behind on trips because of inadequate transportation, and who sit on the bench, wait- ing the coach's summons, deserve the applause and glory, for they are the real heros of Bellarmine. lTacoma Knights 4 p Sponsor Banquet 22- H i th f tbllte f . fig' A J, Belllillfxilibilf Seittleo Piep alilgsoe- Coacll Healy Makes Basketball Cut After two weeks of strenuous practice, Coach Healy reduced his hoop 'squad to ten. These boys have really earned their positions but are always subject to replace- ment by one of the reserves. It is a fairly tall team, but lacks ex- perience. Because of a new sys- tem, they are not expected to hit full stride till the middle of Janu- ary. ' Those who compose the team are: Seniors, Paul Robinson, Larry Trine and Ed Graisyg Jimiors, Bill Kropf, Tom Payne, George Vlaho- vich, Jim Flannery, Jack Harring- ton, Bill Pfeiffer, and Joe Smith. Bells Participate in 'Hoop-Go-Round Against a background of cheer- ing crowds and playing bands, Clover Park took 'all honors in the annual Hoop-Go-Round at the State Armory Friday, Dec. 8. Buckley played Fife, winning by a score of 8 to 79 Clover Park play- ed Bellarmine, winning by one point, 12 to 113 Stadium 14 versus Sumner 25 and Lincoln edging out Puyallup by one point, 9 to 8. A toss of a coin by respective 1Continued on Page 4l G Dea high schools, the Knights of Columbus held their 8th Annual Gridiron banquet, Dec. 4. After the banquet the awards were given to their worthy receivers. Seattle Prep deservingly received the James P. English Trophy for the best team of the year. A speech was given on the importance of high school football by Fr. E. Mc- Fadden, Diocesan Supt. of Schools, and another was delivered by May- or F. Devln of Seattle on the im- portance of football in building a better citizen. The Bellarmine in- spirational award was given to Ed Archbold. Inspirational Winner ED ARCHBOLD Cub football teams. Jim McGof- fin, representing the varsity team, presented to Coach Healy a pen and pencil set with the inscription Team of '44. Coach Healy awarded varsity letters to the following: Gene Mack, Dutch Schultz, Bill Pfeiffer, and Bill Brady, ends: Tom Payne, Frank Loonam, John Davis, Paul Eckroth, and Tony Gilman, tackles: Doug Dyckman, John Maddock, Chuck Schuler, Dick Renner, and Jack O'Leary, guardsg John Com- fort and Dick Bannon, centers-3 Jim McGoffin, Ed Archbold, Ed Graisy, Pat Shilley, Joe Oswald, Al Greco, Matt Cleary, Walt Hani- ger, and Bill Sullivan, backs: Pete Marinkovich and Ken Galbraith, Managers. Mr. Haniger, S. J., issued letters to his up and coming Sophomores, They are: Jim Milloy, Jim Herm- sen, Frank Fontana, Rufe Theri- ault, Don Patnode, Bill O'Leary, Leroy Kretchmer, Bob Robison, Ed Carreau, John Kelly, Paul Tonan, Joe Retalllck, Paul George, Jim Collins, Warren Noel, Dick Kalan- ich, and Frank Shappee. 'I'om 0'- Leary' and Bob Ludeman were managers. The small but ever-trying cubs received their letters from their coach, Mr. Bauer, S. J. They are: Chuck Kelly, Jim Ackley, Jim Simpson, Remon Parenteau, Jim McPhail, Keith .McGoffin, Roy Masterson, John Mitchell, Pat Comfort, Dick Rivers, Don Fenlon, Leo Truselo, Fred Frohmader, John Bachman, Bill Storie, Dale Shel- don, Bob Nugent, Howard Pesseln, and Dennis Neagle. A manager's letter was given to Ray Knelleken. Fife Swamps Bells In the first test of the season, the Bellarmine quintet bowed to the Fife Trojans 36-18. The Bells' inexperience was clearly in evi- dence in both the offensive and defensive phases of the contest. The game, played at Fife on Dec. 5, was the initial contest for the present campaign. The score at halftime was 19-7. Their fa- miliarity with the court enabled Fife to continue increasing their lead. Kropf and Messmer shared scoring honors with 9 tallies apiece.

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PAGE Two I THE LION December, 1944 its l 2,1 flifislfi-ff .Q A,-We yjfif tie' 'xl' e - ' .1 -Q ,lj f'. 1 S ,--,fb ' ffq, 'All In ancient times the pagan pop- ulation of Germany worshiped trees and fountains. One particu- lar oak tree of giant size and of old age was dedicated to Thor, the god of thunder. This was the greatest pagan shrine in the whole country. Gossip was spread around that the missionary Boniface was going to cut down the oak tree on a determined day. On that appointed day a great crowd gathered around the sacred oak and watched Boniface swing the ax vigorously. The rustling sound of the falling oak was soon heard by the multitud'e. The mighty oak crashed to the ground and a young fir, symbol of everlasting life, sprang up in its place. Seeing this, St. Boniface related to the people that the day would come when every family should gather around a fir tree on Christmas to celebrate the birth of the Christ Child. thy Paul Eckrothl The Fun of Christmas Christmas comes but once a year, It is a time for fun and cheer. The Christmas tree all gay and bright, Stands in the room on Christmas night, With presents here and presents there, And the children all kneeling in silent prayer. Their stockings are hung on the mantles this night, While far to the north a star shines bright. What's this I hear? A burst of noise,- It's Santa with his bag of toys. His reindeer leap upon the roof, And he's down the chimney with one quick poof! He puts the presents under the tree, For all the happy children to see. He climbs back up with greatest of ease And he's off with a flash up into the breeze. by Don Fenlon, Freshman Qtherlasting Christmas At Christmas the spirit of good fellowship, good will, and friendship fills the hearts' of most people. It is a gala season for young and old. Neighbor helps neighbor, enemies become friends, and petty grievances are laid aside by all under the influence of the Christmas spirit. But why must this spirit manifest itself during this season alone? Why cannot people live together in a spirit of good will through the year? I do not.mean to imply that everyone is constantly at war with his neighbor, but the peoples, races, and nations of this world seem all too ready to bury the hatchet, not in the ground, but in the back of a fellow man. This is not true of all people, but the majority of us must admit that we constantly are giving little digs to those who do not entirely agree with our viewpoint. Racial prejudice and class distinction enter in here. OE course there must be varied social planes, but some people get the idea that because they can sport better clothing, live in a better neighborhood, and drive a better automobile, they are superior to the common man. This notion is definitely false. Some have been more fortunate than others, but it is what a man is rather than what he wears that counts. I do not mean by this that all social problems of the world can be solved by merely adopting the spirit of brotherly love, but it would go a long way towards remedying many of them. Cby Henry Burkej . Christmas, 1944 When Christ was born, 1944 years ago, Peace and Se- curity reigned for one night in a disrupted country ruled by the power-mad Herod. For one night the angels and the shepherds rejoiced, for the Greatest of all was amongst them. But this for one night only. Christmas, 1944, finds the world in a bitter strife. The celebration of the birth of the Christ Child will again bring Peace on Earth, Good Will towards men. On this Holy Night, the worship and love of the Son of God will be shown throughout this world. Though locked in a bitter struggle. the nations will unite for the purpose of worshipping Almighty God in the form of a toddling infant, the Christ-Child. Yes, Christmas, 1944 will again bring, as it always has brought and will ever bring, Peace on Earth, Good Will to Man. By PAUL ROBINSON Sodalities Meet in Gymg Honor Pope Pius XII On Monday, December 4, a spir- itual meeting of both sodalities was held in the school gym. At this meeting the sodalities honored Pope Pius XII with Joseph Retal- lick as chairman. After the sodality hymn Mother Dear was sung, Patrick Shilley sketched the life of Pius XII,'re- calling the Pope's visit to the United States. He told the student body the obligations ,we all have as Catholics to be loyal to the Holy Father. After this the Litanies of the Blessed Mother were sung in Latin and another spiritual paper was read by Leroy Kretchmer on the Immaculate Conception. A Solemn Triduum is held each year in honor of the Pope. Mass was said each morning in the stu- dents' chapel: and the students made special visits to nie Blessed Sacrament to pray for our Holy Father. On December 8, the stu- dent body received Holy Com- munion for the Vicar of Christ. 'I'he Sodality is planning for its big social, January 19. Merry -Christmas and a. Happy New Year SENIOR SCENES ' Where are the Seniors going after the January graduation? This is a question often asked, but not often answered, for most of the boys have not the slightest idea where they are going,-after boot training. This is how they stand up to date. Ed Archbold, Gerry Horner, Gene Mack, John Maddock and Pat Shilley have all received their 'fgreetingsu from the President and will 'be inducted soon after graduation. Dick Broz and Paul Eckroth are going sailing with the Merchant Marine, while George Eckroth and Joe Woolery are go- ing to March to school in the A.S.T.P.R. Jim McGoffin and Bert Goodman are going to College and Bill Brady has his eyes set -on vo- cational school. Chuck Schuler is going to Seattle College for one term and then he is going to Santa Clara. Don ' McGavick is going to San Diego to school: yes, you've guessed it, the Marine Corps. Dave Harrigan is plan- ning to be an infantry man. Be- sides losing eighteen graduating seniors in January, Bellarmine is also losing Gene Keenan. Gene is leaving to join his parents who are moving back east. Gene played one year of reserve basketball,and one year of, varsity basketball. He is well-liked by all his classmates and we. are sorry to see him leave. .Bye, Gene! Buy Stamps and Bonds. Support the 6th War Loan Drive The Lion Published monthly during the school year by the students of Bellarmine High School, Tacoma, Wash. Subscription, 75 cents a year. Entered as second class matter, Feb. 14, 1929, at the post office at Tacoma, Wash., under the Act of March 3, 1879. JIM McGOFFIN Editor Associate .................................. Jim Henriot Sports Editor .................. - .......... Ed Graisy Associates..Henry Hellenlcamp, Bill Bichsel Features ..... Bert Goodman, Oliver Glassy Circulation .... Bob Wood, Chuck Schuler Ad Mgrs. Bill St. Martin, Bob Robison Librarian Exchange Reporters: Dick Bannon, Paul Hebert, E. Rudy Knabel, Pete lvanovich, .....:....,,...,,.....Henry Hellenkamp Editor ................. Bob Ludeman Gaines, Danny Crowley, ,Ice Zajac, John Com- fort, Geor e Bader R B lc Di k g , enry ur e, c Messo, Bob Erickson, Bill Dung and Dick Broz. Member of THE QUILL AND SCROLL Member of the CATHOLIC PRESS ASSOCIATION

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PAGE FOUR THE LION December, S1944 Coast Guard Hero Relates Experiences Appearing at Bellarmine, Jack Smith, Chief quartermaster of the U. S. Coast Guard, related some of the highlights of his experiences aboard a coast-guard-manned LST. Chief Smith's ship and 11 others went unscathed through 5 major European engagements during 20 months of combat duty. This was high-lighted by the Normandy in- vasion. In addition to relating his per- sonal experiences, Chief Smith showed his audience a movie titled Task Force, which, described ac- curately the functions of a task force establishing a beach-head. Under authority of national headquarters, a limited quota for 17 year old boys to enlist in the Coast Guard, is available in this district and listed here with the minimum qualifications. The boy must be 17 years old: an American born or naturalized citizen: weigh at least 124 pounds and be 5 feet 6 inches tall: have 20!30 vision without glassesg be in good health: have a copy of his birth certificate to and have his parents' consent enlist. Recruiting offices are lo- cated in the Alaska Bldg., Seattle, Wn., and at 806 S. W. Morrison St., Portland, Oregon. Have You Had Pictures Taken, Seniors? Seniors have you had yotu' pic- w tures taken yet? Did you kno that almost half of the class will be leaving in mid-semester? Please make your appointment to have those pictures taken very soon as they are needed for the coming issue of the Lion, as well as for the hall. Pictures are being taken this year at the Smith's Studio, 753 Broadway. Make it a date, during those holidays. Get your picture taken! E . '1 IE rr' l1 11 I' rr'u. PAY You T0 11 li li RIDE THE ELEVATORS JAY MERRICK 11 I 5: 1: TO if 1' For Quality Jewelry Sixth Floor Fidelity Bldg. I Ith Cr Broadway , 1 gl 'I :1 ,1 is I 1' :1 1 ii I1 1, 11 1, ll 1 11 1: 4: 1 '1 ll It I1 1, 11 I' I1 ,' 11 i ll '1 ll rg L Oliver Glassy Wlns War Bond Tied with two students of other schools in the Hearst American History Award, Oliver Glassy, Bell -Junior, has been awarded a 325.00 War Bond. This contest was judged by Fa- ther Vincent Conway, professor of history at Seattle College, in con- junction with Dr. Theodore Thay- er and Dr. Edith Dobie of the University of Washington faculty. First place went to Don Olson, of West Seattle High. All the members of the Ameri- can History classes made a credit- able showing in the contest. Rifle Club Trys for Marksmanship Awards Bellarmine Rifle Club will shoot the first match of 1944-1945 this week in the National Competition matches conducted by the Nation- al Rifle Association each year. Bellarmine finished among the first teams last year and promises nothing less than first place this year. There are two teams of five members entered in the competi- tion. ' A match with Lincoln, after the Christmas holidays, will open the inter-school activities of the Club. Other matches are being planned and a fairly complete season's schedule will soon be ready for publication. The Irishman group of the club, under the instruction of Mr. Laney, S. J., is now shooting for the Na- tional Rifle Association Marks- manship Awards. Debaters Enter Seattle Tournament 1Continued from Page 11 rounds will be held. Finals will be held in the afternoon and the banquet and dance that evening. Mr. O Brien, S. J., debate coach, will accompany the debaters. PRINTING ff U for Schools . . . 11 11 A SPECIALTY 11 ll Johnson-Cox ll 1 Company IQ 726 Pacific Ave. BRdwy. 2238 1 11 li il -+- ---- ai 1 I 100 Per Cent Buy Bonds and Stamps The sale of bonds and stamps was quickly rising to the 1002: mark this week as the 6th War Loan got under way. A great num- ber of bonds was purchased at the school and those buying a bond were rewarded with a free pass to the Hamrick Theatres in Tacoma. Bellarmine hopes to fill its quota in the Parochial Schools of Ta- coma drive to buy three hospital planes to fly the war-wounded to hospitals and safety. Bellarmine also hopes to fly the Minute-Man flag which was awarded the school last year. Let everyone back up the 6th War Loan Drive and buy that extra bond or stamp! Bells Participate in Hoop-Go-Roundi' fContinued' From Page 11 captains of the winning teams de- termined the semi-finalists. Both Lincoln and Stadium were elimin- ated by the Buckley Mountaineers and Clover Park Warriors, thus leaving these quints to clash for the c o v e t e d Hoop-Go-Round championship. By a large lead Clover Park won by a 27-20 score. Using an exceedingly wide-open, gambling form of the fast break, the Warriors received the crown by virtue of sparkling victories over Bellarmine, Lincoln and Buckley. an-Y-Y '------- f '1 RELIGIOUS ARTICLES :1 Make Most Treasured Gifts 'I 1. 1 The Kaufer Co., Inc. I lf 1 1 I' I 11 756 Broadway MA. 2702 :I i I in ' L za E 11 QUALITY KNn'rlNc 11 1: School Sweaters 1: 11 Our Specialty 11 1 Minn assi ,1 934 Commerce 1: I is is 1 1 I .lvlvivlvlvi-I-ivivlvi-Ivivivivi-LvlF! gl COMPLIMENTS Ig 1: of :1 Washington Hardware 1, gl 924 Pacific Ave. gf n....c.,.,.,.,.,.,.,.c.,.,...,.,.,.,a Press Conference lContinued' from page 11 high school, discussed News Writing. Mr. Penna conducted a forum on Business and Adver- tisingf' Homer Post of Lincoln High lead a section meeting on Editorials and Special Stories and one on Page Make-up. Mr. Warren Hazard, adviser of Gar- field's high school paper, of Se- attle, discussed Features. Dan Walton, Sports editor for the Ta- coma Tribune, conducted a session on Sports Writing. Dinner was served at 2:00 P. M. and was accompanied by enter- tainment furnished by the Aquinas Treble Choir, accompanied by Ter- ry Penno. Violin selections by June Bendicg piano accompanist, Mrs. C. Dunkleberger. Speakers at the banquet were Rev. E. J. McFadden, Diocesan Superintendent of schools: Judge Evangeline Starr, Justice of Peace, Seattleg Rt. Rev. Msgrj W. J. Noonang Rev. A. B. Corrigan, S. J., principal of Bellarmine high: Mrs. George Christnacht, President of the Aquinas' Mothers' Club and a representative from each of the schools. The Press Conference Dance held that night at the K. C. hall proved to be a huge success and was thoroughly enjoyed by all. Prom Committee Announces Date iContinued from Page 11 finished, will be lavishly decorated. It will be a program dance and I think the program is one of the finest I have ever seen. Co-chairman with Stan Fair- hurst is Doug Dyckman. Pete Marinkovich is secretary of the Prom Committee and Bob May is the treasurer. In charge of the decorations will be Bob Gosselin, assisted by Ken Galbraith, Joe Jackl, Melvin Shatz and Jack Har- ringtong entertainment committee, Larry Drange, Bill Kropf and George Baderg refreshments, Tom Payne, Danny Crowley and George Gehri. The entire enrollment of both classes is to be divided under these committees. in- ------' ----vv----v-v-- ll li ll SE If 915 Broadway I1 L v ...,... o ..v.- v- ...v --1 Pessemiers' Bootery 1342 Pacific --A-'-o----A-:vo---A---AA---A-A- -A--------- ,,---QeQ9---,,---,,, A ---v---ooQ--o4:::::::o